More investment is being made in early childhood education in Washtenaw County as the need for help and support continues to grow. WEMU's David Fair spoke with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District's Eddie Manusczak about what that looks like locally and what the future holds for helping children and families and improving the communities' steps toward greater equity and opportunity.

The White House is awarding nearly $37 million to help tackle the opioid crisis and support addiction recovery in Michigan. As WEMU’s Cathy Shafran reports, some of that money is headed to Ann Arbor.

Plans to improve Washtenaw County’s internet infrastructure are advancing. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson reports.

Flu season is approaching, and state health officials are hoping four million residents get a vaccine. Colin Jackson has more.

Michigan lawmakers are trying to clarify and formalize the process of getting an emotional support animal. Colin Jackson has more.

Ypsilanti Township residents are objecting to the proposed installation of license plate readers in the area. Members of a social justice group say it is a privacy issue and will be tough to regulate. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

A group of more than 500 doctors has filed a brief with the Michigan Supreme Court calling for a ruling that abortion rights are protected. We have more from Rick Pluta.

The union for tenured and tenure-track faculty at Eastern Michigan University will be counting votes tonight to ratify a new labor contract. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court argued for impartiality and increased access to the legal system during a forum this week. Colin Jackson has more.

If you care about your plants continuing to produce vegetables or flowers, you’ll want to think about protecting them in tonight’s cold. WEMU Cathy Shafran brings us the recommendations of local horticulturalists.